WATCH: Josh Peck could not play hockey because he was a 'thick boy'

In a recent interview, actor and comedian Josh Peck opened up about his childhood and the challenges he faced when it came to playing hockey. Peck, known for his roles in popular shows like "Drake & Josh" and "The Amanda Show," revealed that his weight became a barrier in pursuing his passion for the sport.

When asked if he could skate, Peck responded with a candid and heartfelt confession:

"I grew up a very thick boy... I would play hockey every day after school with my buddy Lane. My mom was like, 'You're too big for skates if you fall with all that weight.' We're talking compound fractures, deformed limbs, and we didn't have great insurance at the time, so I would just play on my feet."

Hockey, known for its fast-paced and physically demanding nature, requires a certain level of agility and balance on the ice. Peck's concern about potential injuries due to his size and the lack of proper insurance coverage understandably prevented him from strapping on skates. And he couldn't fully immerse himself in the game.

However, this setback served as a catalyst for Peck's determination to make a change. The realization that his weight was hindering his participation in the sport he was passionate about became a turning point in his life. It motivated him to embark on a weight loss journey, seeking to shed the pounds that had held him back.

While Josh Peck may not have had the opportunity to pursue hockey as a player, his story shows that setbacks can be transformative. It is through these experiences that we often find the strength and motivation to redefine our lives, reach our goals and become the best versions of ourselves.

More on Josh Peck's professional career

Josh Peck is an American actor and comedian. He gained recognition as a child actor in the late 1990s and early 2000s, making an early appearance on the Nickelodeon sitcom The Amanda Show from 2000 to 2002.

Peck's breakthrough role came as Josh Nichols in Nickelodeon's Drake & Josh from 2004 to 2007, where he starred alongside Drake Bell. The success of the show led to two television films, Drake & Josh Go Hollywood (2006) and Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh (2008).

Josh Peck took on the main role in the Disney+ original series Turner & Hooch, a continuation of the 1989 movie of the same name. Peck also lent his voice to the character Eddie in the Ice Age franchise, starting with Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006), and voiced Casey Jones in the Nickelodeon animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012–2017).